Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Wheelchair/Scooter Lift Pride Mobility
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www .pridemobility .com Backpacker SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2006 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3109/Rev B/April 2006 This product is manufactured by: Silver Star Mobility 578 Mason W ay Medford, Oregon 97501 The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the product to identify warnings and important information.
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 3 CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ..................................................
4 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Backpacker Lift System. The Backpacker Lift System design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 5 I. INTRODUCTION PRIDE OWNERS CLUB As an owner of a Pride product, you are encouraged to enroll in the Pride Owners Club. Complete and return your enclosed product registration card or visit Pride’ s web site at ww w .
6 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the lift system to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely .
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 7 LIFTING CAP ABILITIES The Backpacker Lift System is designed for a maximum lifting capacity of 325 lbs. (147 kg).
8 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker III. INST ALLA TION BACKP ACKER LIFT SY STEM INST ALLA TION WARNING! Prev ent product and/or vehic le damage! T he Backpack er Lift should be installed by an authorized ser vice technician only . NOTE: Use only the supplied hardware to install the Backpacker Lift System.
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 9 III. INST ALLA TION Figure 2. Backpacker Installation 6. Remove the shipping cleat from the Backpacker stop block and discard it and the mounting nut. 7 . Install the bolt you removed from the shipping cleat into the stop block on the Backpacker and secure with the supplied nut.
1 0 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker III. INST ALLA TION 14 . Simultaneously press the two microswitches on the Backpacker tower arm and the “DOWN” button on the hand control until the tower reaches its full extension. See figure 2. 1 5. Release the microswitches, then press the “UP” but- ton on the hand control to retract the tower arm.
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 1 1 III. INST ALLA TION WARNING! Release the “DO WN” button w hen the lift pla tfor m touches the ground. Do not allow the motor to run after the lift platf or m has touched the g round.
1 2 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker III. INST ALLA TION Figure 6. Onboard Battery Installation PROTRUDING BOLTS 6 . Reinstall the 15-amp fuse to the wiring harness. WARNING! Before operating the lift, inspect the wiring har ness for proper routing and grounding.
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 1 3 IV . OPERA TION BACKP ACKER LIFT SY STEM OPERA TION The Backpacker Lift System is designed to lift an unoccupied mobility device from the ground and into the cargo area of a full-sized or mini van for the purpose of easy transport.
1 4 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker IV . OPERA TION WARNING! Prev ent product dama ge! Ne v er attempt to secure the Y -strap ov er the seatback or ar mr ests of the mobility de vice. 5. Pull the end of the strap tightly to remove any excess slack over the seat.
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 1 5 BA TTER Y CHAR GING Follow these steps to charge the onboard battery: 1. Remove the onboard battery from the battery case and place it near a standard electrical wall outlet.
1 6 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our lift system requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below , you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Pride Provider .
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 1 7 VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 11. Battery Replacement BATTERY SECUREMENT STRAP BATTERY SECUREMENT BRACKET BATTERY CONNECTOR BATTERY BOX.
1 8 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker VII. TR OUBLESHOO TING TROUBLESHOO TING Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However , most of the prob- lems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense.
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 1 9 VIII. SPECIFICA TIONS SPECIFICA TIONS Lift System Dimensions Overall Length: 46 in. (1 17 cm) Overall W idth (including platform): 47 in. (1 19.4 cm) Overall Height: 38 in. (96.5 cm) Platform Length: 47 in. (1 19.
2 0 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker IX. WARRANTY THREE-YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of purchase, Pride Mobility Products will repair or replace at our option.
Backpacker w w w .pridemobility .com 2 1 NO TES.
2 2 www .pridemobility .com Backpacker NO TES.
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An important point after buying a device Pride Mobility Wheelchair/Scooter Lift (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Pride Mobility Wheelchair/Scooter Lift yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Pride Mobility Wheelchair/Scooter Lift - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Pride Mobility Wheelchair/Scooter Lift you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Pride Mobility Wheelchair/Scooter Lift will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Pride Mobility Wheelchair/Scooter Lift, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Pride Mobility Wheelchair/Scooter Lift.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Pride Mobility Wheelchair/Scooter Lift. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Pride Mobility Wheelchair/Scooter Lift along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
